Industry Application Solutions

Cemented carbide is produced with tungsten carbide powder and cobalt and/or nickel binders through

ball milling, forming, sintering, machining, etc. 

Cemented carbide has extradinary hardness, strength and toughness. It is featured with high wear resistance, heat and corrosion resistance, and are widely used in various industries that require such features.

Luxbide offer tungsten carbide tools and parts for machining, mining, oil & gas, construction, fluid control, manufacturing,  3D printing, sports and etc.

Machining - Metal Working and Wood Working

Turning - Cemented carbide turning tools are used to cut various metal materials such as steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous metals. Due to its high hardness and wear resistance, it can maintain the sharpness of the cutting edge under high-speed cutting conditions and improve processing accuracy and efficiency. 

Milling - Cemented carbide milling cutters can be used for various milling operations such as plane milling, contour milling, and slot milling. For the processing of parts with complex shapes, cemented carbide milling cutters can accurately remove materials and shape the required shape. It can efficiently mill high-hardness mold steel and produce high-quality molds.

Drilling -  Cemented carbide drill bits are used for drilling on various materials. Compared with traditional high speed steel drill bits, cemented carbide drill bits have higher hardness and wear resistance and can maintain good centering ability and chip removal performance during drilling. 

Mining and Construction

In mining operations, cemented carbide is widely used to manufacture rock drilling bits and drill rods. These tools need to withstand huge impact forces and friction, and the high hardness and toughness of cemented carbide enable them to effectively break rocks in hard rock formations. For example, in coal mining, cemented carbide rock drilling tools are used to drill holes in the rocks on the roof and floor of coal seams so as to install support equipment such as rock bolts. In metal mines, such as copper mines and iron ore mines, cemented carbide rock drilling tools are even more essential and are used for developing roadways and mining ores.

Oil and Gas Production

In the field of oil and gas exploration, cemented carbide roller cone bits are important drilling tools. They can drill into formations with different hardnesses and adapt to complex geological conditions. The wear resistance of cemented carbide ensures that the bits maintain good cutting performance during long periods of drilling, thus improving drilling efficiency.

Cemented carbide wear-resistant parts such as cemented carbide sealing rings, sleeve liners, bushings, nozzles are also widely used in the oil & gas industry with its superior wear and corrosion resistant properties.

Molds & Dies

Wire Drawing Dies: Cemented carbide wire drawing dies have extradinary characteristics such as high hardness, high precision and dimensional stability, wear and corrosion resistance, and high compressive strength. High hardness enables it to resist the deformation pressure during wire drawing, ensuring the dimensional accuracy of steel wires. Excellent wear resistance reduces the frequency of die replacement and improves production efficiency.

Tight microstructure, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and  dimensional accuracy of tungsten carbide helps the molds to resist the erosion of corrosive metal materials. High compressive strength makes the holds can withstand the axial pressure generated during wire drawing, thus ensuring the smooth progress of the wire drawing process.

Stamping dies: Cemented carbide inserts for dies can extend the service life of the dies. The dies need to withstand huge pressure and friction during the stamping process. The high hardness and wear resistance of cemented carbide can reduce the wear of the dies and ensure the dimensional accuracy and surface quality of the stamped parts.

Die-casting dies: During the process of die-casting non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum alloys and zinc alloys, cemented carbide is used to make key components of the dies, such as gates and runners. These parts are scoured and corroded by high-temperature liquid metals during the die-casting process. The heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant properties of cemented carbide can effectively extend the service life of the dies, improve the die-casting efficiency and product quality.